Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed 8-year-old girl in Burke County
WSOC Charlotte
Last updated: August 5, 2026
A driver has pleaded guilty to a felony charge after a fatal crash that resulted in the death of an 8-year-old girl. The incident occurred in Burke County in June 2025.
- Benjamin Willis entered his guilty plea to felony death by motor vehicle.
- The crash took place near Morganton.
- The victim was an 8-year-old girl.
- The conviction carries significant legal consequences related to vehicular homicide.
